1979 BMW 725 vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1979 BMW 725 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 725 | 1963 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 725 | Consul |
Year Released | 1979 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2590 mm |